Police: Man stabbed by stepson, 12

HAMPTON — A Hampton man is in the hospital with "possible life-threatening injuries" after being stabbed Tuesday morning by his 12-year-old stepson, according to police.

The 30-year-old man and his wife were having a domestic altercation at their home in the 100 block of 1st Street about 4:47 a.m., according to Cpl. Allison Quinones, a spokeswoman for the Hampton police.

The altercation turned physical and the wife's 12-year-old son retrieved a knife and stabbed his stepfather in the upper torso, Quinones said. The man was driven to Riverside Regional Medical Center.

According to Quinones, the physical altercation included the woman being hit multiple times by the victim and being choked. The family lives on 1st Street, which runs parallel to the Buckroe Beach front. Many neighbors questioned there had not heard about the early morning incident.

The 12-year-old was being questioned by police Tuesday afternoon. At this time, police said they do not expect to charge him with any crime.

Police would not release further details, due to the continuing investigation.

Anyone with information that will assist police is encouraged to contact the Hampton Police Division at 727-6111 or Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.